Climate change and the built environment: Why is it so important?

Der Klimawandel im Bauwesen: Warum ist das so wichtig?

In dieser Blogserie geht es um den Klimawandel im Bauwesen und warum es ein so wichtiges Thema ist. Einige der neuen Allianzen, Vereinbarungen und Initiativen der COP 26 erläutern, was sie für die Branche bedeuten und wie es weitergeht.

The environmental cost

Firstly, why is it so important to include the built environment in discussions around climate and environmental sustainability? 

The environmental impact of the sector is only set to increase. By 2060, it is estimated that 70 per cent of the world’s population will live in urban areas (Building to COP). This urbanization will bring with it an estimated doubling of global material use, a third of which will be a result of increases in the building and construction sectors. 

Reducing building and urban infrastructure emissions and switching to sustainable resources are vital for the long-term resilience of both people and the planet.

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